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Chanel Pendant Prototype Collection Haute Couture , France, 1990s
By Chanel
Located in Denia, VC
Large unique and daring prototype medallion in gold metal on a large chain with oval links in gold metal. This lovely finely chiseled pendant necklace, the entire pendant being chise...
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1990s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Printed satin blouse by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture - France Circa 1980
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France Beautiful evening blouse in printed silk satin by Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
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1980s French Blouses

Christian Dior Haute Couture dress
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Rubiera, RE
Christian Dior HAUTE COUTURE PARIS Dress N° 27974 - 1990s - Gianfranco Ferré art director Ruby
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Balmain Haute Couture silk dress
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Balmain
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (N°132-027) Dress composed of silk chiffon, embroidered with beads and
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1960s French Evening Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture Wool and Feather Suit
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
closures. 1990's France. Gianfranco Ferre for Christian Dior Haute Couture, Label has been removed. From
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Wrap Chiffon Dress, Size 36FR
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Wrap dress composed of silk chiffon. No composition or size tag, it
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1970s French Evening Dresses

Balmain Haute Couture Dress and a Bolero Set, 1960s
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Balmain Haute Couture - Set comprised of a dress and a bolero, composed of pink silk covered with
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1960s French Evening Dresses

Silk printed dress with tie Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk printed dress with tie. Button, buttonhole and zip in the middle front. Button and buttonhole on the cuffs. Rayon or acetate lining inside the skirt. SIZE 36 (Fr) but waist more...
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1970s French Day Dresses

Ted Lapidus Boutique Haute Couture Paris Silk Top/Skirt
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Sharon, CT
Made in France 1980's. Length of blouse 25", length skirt 28.5". Layered ruffle peplum skirt
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1980s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Dress 1980s
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
zippers and a small slit at the back center hem. Fits size Small, Medium. Marked French size 40. Bust 34
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1980s French Day Dresses

Christian Dior Haute Couture 1997 Maasai Star Beaded Choker Necklace
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Massai choker necklace adorned with three beaded stars and Swarovski crystals designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior circa 1997. One Size - Adjustable
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1990s French Choker Necklaces

CHISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE Navy Layered Chiffon Dress, Betsy Bloomingdale 1980s
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a navy blue three layer chiffon swirl print cocktail dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture
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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Silk Safari jacket with short sleeve Ted Lapidus Boutique Haute-Couture
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Silk Safari jacket with short sleeve and branded buttons. Belt and belt-loop. SIZE 36 (Fr) S
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1970s French Jackets

Vintage Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Gown & Jacket Evening Ensemble No.155782/3
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Mid-1960's Pierre Balmain haute couture No.155782 gown with a high waist and featuring a brown
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1960's Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Floral Printed Silk Gown No.158143
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Studio City, CA
Early 1960's Pierre Balmain No. 158143 haute couture silk organza floral print gown with multi
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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Autumn/Winter 1977 Christian Dior Haute Couture Trench Coat with Fur Collar
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
It really does not get more fabulous then this Christian Dior Couture trench coat from the Autumn
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1970s French Trench Coats

Black & white printed blouse in silk jacquard Ted Lapidus Boutique Haute Couture
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black & white printed blouse in silk jacquard. Invisible zip middle back. Ruffles on the bottom edge and edge of the sleeves. Draped waist. SIZE M
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1980s French Blouses and Tops

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Long Silk Coat on Black and White
By Pierre Balmain Couture, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Pierre Balmain Haute Couture (Ribbon N°148889) Long silk coat with a black and white pattern
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1970s French Coats

Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Haute couture silk organza gown by Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 1972 Collection Floor length One
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1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
Christian Dior Haute Couture Silk Organza AW 1972 Gown
Size: Approx US 0/2 See Measurements
Givenchy Haute Couture Celadon Silk Twill Suit, Alexander McQueen
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Haute Couture Celadon Silk Twill Suit, Alexander McQueen. Razor sharp detailing with
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1990s French Skirt Suits

Rare Oversized Chanel Jewelled Crest*
By Chanel
Located in Riverdale, NY
poured glass which is now reserved solely for the Haute Couture. France 1980's. Excellent condition. 4.5
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Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Silk and Velvet Dress, Size 36FR
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ted Lapidus Haute Couture - Dress composed of velvet and silk taffeta. No composition or size tag
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1980s French Evening Dresses

1949 Documented Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Grey Bar Jacket Suit
By Pierre Balmain Haute Couture, Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
Fine and rare Pierre Balmain haute couture grey bar jacket and skirt suit attributed to the autumn
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1940s French Skirt Suits

Valentino Haute Couture kimonos double jackets 1990
By Valentino Couture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VALENTINO - Kimono-style double jackets in topstitched silk. Haute Couture piece Fall-Winter 1990
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1990s French Vests

Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior Haute Couture by Gianfranco Ferre of ivory mohair wool with Mongolian Lamb Sleeves
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Early 2000s French Cropped Jackets

1990s Christian Dior Haute Couture Cocktail Dress W/Velvet Corset Detailing
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
A Gorgeous 1990s numbered Dior Haute Couture cocktail dress by Gianfranco Ferre': Micro-pleated
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1990s French Cocktail Dresses

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture 1970s Nautical Ivory Anchor Vintage Silk Skirt Suit
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
hand that one would expect of haute couture. Made in France Marked Size 40 Measurements: Jacket 36
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1970s French Skirt Suits

A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990
By Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in Toulon, FR
. White label and golden graphics LAPIDUS HAUTE COUTURE PARIS. Size 36. Very good condition. Dimensions
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1980s French Casual Dresses

A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990
A Ted Lapidus by Olivier Lapidus Couture Dress, French Circa 1990
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Size: Équivalent French size 38
Vintage Givenchy Haute Couture Alexander McQueen Numbered Black Wool 90s Romper
By Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture, Givenchy
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible 1990s GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE by ALEXANDER MCQUEEN black ribbed wool romper onesie! Soft
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1990s French Jumpsuits

Ted Lapidus Haute Couture Vintage Taupe Bronze Metallic Fitted Skirt Suit Sz 36
By Ted Lapidus, Ted Lapidus Haute Couture
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage TED LAPIDUS Haute Couture taupe / bronze and black silk metallic brocade two
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1980s French Skirt Suits

Antique French "Haute Couture" Mannequin
By Siegel Paris
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique French Siegel & Stockman "Haute Couture" mannequin on adjustable base, circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage 1998 Pierre Balmain Haute Couture Sheer Illusion Appliqué Net Lace Gown
By Oscar De La Renta, Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking Pierre Balmain haute couture runway gown from when Oscar de la Renta was head designer
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1990s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

Autumn/Winter 1959 Christian Dior Couture Black Silk Chiffon "Bella" Gown
By Christian Dior Haute Couture
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Absolutely breathtaking black layered silk chiffon Christian Dior Couture gown from the fall/winter
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1950s French Evening Gowns

Chanel Haute Couture Golden Metal Clip Earrings
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel -Gold-plated clip earrings featuring an ear of wheat. Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 1986/1987
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Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Givenchy Haute Couture dress
By Givenchy
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GIVENCHY HAUTE COUTURE - (Made in France) Red silk and black velvet bustier dress. No size
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1980s French Evening Dresses

Chanel necklace Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace with glass paste cabochons. Not signed Haute
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Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Green Velvet Dress with Belt, "VAMPIRE DRESS" 1981.
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Mugler Haute Couture Green Velvet Dress with Belt, "VAMPIRE DRESS" 1981. Off the shoulder
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

CHANEL Haute Couture Ring
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice ring attributed to CHANEL unsigned haute couture (from fashion shows) in silver metal
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2010s French Cocktail Rings

Christian Dior Haute Couture Necklace in Gold Metal
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Necklace in gold metal, purple enamel and Swarovski rhinestones. Egyptian Haute Couture
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Early 2000s French More Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Chanel Haute couture Metal Bracelet with Charms Symbolizing Thimbles
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel Haute Couture - Rare and collector metal bracelet and charms symbolizing thimbles. Fashion
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1990s French More Bracelets

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Gilt Metal

Worth Haute Couture
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
Bibliothèque Nationale de France or the National Gallery in London.
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21st Century and Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Worth Haute Couture
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H 23.63 in W 19.69 in
1950s French Haute Couture Cream Lace Bustier Dress
Located in London, GB
This French haute couture 1950s cream lace bustier dress hugs the female silhouette to perfection
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1950s French Wedding Dresses

Christian Lacroix Haute Couture Gilded Metal Brooch
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Christian Lacroix Haute Couture - Gilded metal brooch set with rhinestones. Additional information
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1990s French Brooches

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Gilt Metal

1960s French Haute Couture Cream Bow Bodice Dress
Located in London, GB
This incredibly chic haute couture 1960s pale cream dress would make a fabulous entrance at a
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1960s French Wedding Dresses

Louis Feraud dress Haute Couture
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
composition label, it fits a 36FR/38FR. Haute Couture piece. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions
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1990s French Maxi Dress

S/S 1982 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Purple Double Breasted Jacket
By Pierre Cardin, Pierre Cardin Couture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible vibrant purple Pierre Cardin Haute Couture coat. From the Spring/Summer
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1980s French Jackets

Torrente Haute Couture Black Dress
By TORRENTE
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
applications. No size label or composition, it fits a 34FR/36FR. Haute Couture Collection Fall-Winter 2004
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Early 2000s French Evening Gowns

Christian Lacroix Jacket Haute Couture
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - Haute Couture silk satin and black velvet short jacket. No size indicated, it
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1980s French Blazers

Haute Couture golden CC medallion
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture necklace in gold metal composed of a twisted mesh chain and a large medallion
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Haute Couture golden Ancient medallion
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture necklace in gold metal composed of a twisted mesh chain and a large medallion
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Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Tweed Suit Chanel Haute Couture
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - Haute Couture tweed skirt suit. No size or composition label, it fits a size 36FR
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1970s French Twin Sets

Louis Féraud Haute Couture Set
By Louis Feraud
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
the Bosphorus" Haute Couture, Spring/Summer 1989. Additional information: Dimensions: Jacket: Jacket
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1980s French Cardigans

Pierre Balmain Haute Couture
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
us in on a never-before-seen side of haute couture. Daring women, teint de porcelaine and delicate
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1990s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs by Lou Lou de la Falaise with poured glass cabochons in offbeat
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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

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Gilt Metal

YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
YSL Haute Couture Gripoix Cuffs
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H 3.25 in Dm 2.5 in
Chanel Muslin Pants Haute Couture
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Muslin pants. No size nor composition label, it fits a 38FR. Additional
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1990s French Pants

1970s French Haute Couture White Jersey Dress and Jacket
Located in London, GB
This is exceptional 1970s haute couture and a Parisienne take on the Studio 54 vibe that heavily
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1970s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

1970s French Haute Couture Green and White Floral Dress
Located in London, GB
This 1970s French couture green and white dress in silk crepe features a striking floral fabric
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1970s French Casual Dresses

Philip Treacy Haute Couture
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
Décoratifs, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France or the National Gallery in London.
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1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Philip Treacy Haute Couture
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H 31.5 in W 47.25 in
Balenciaga Haute Couture Gown, 2013
By Balenciaga
Located in Kingston, NY
Balenciaga, 2013 Met Gala forest green, gown worn by celebrity (please inquire). Provenance, please inquire.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

A burgundy velvet & lamé evening gown by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Circa 1980
By Pierre Cardin Couture, Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1980 France A long evening dress in Burgundy velvet by Pierre Cardin Haute Couture dating
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1980s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Questions About Haute Couture France
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Haute couture is described as high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish and is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France. ​​You can shop a variety of top fashion houses' haute couture designs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 20, 2024
    Yes, Dior is haute couture.

    The French luxury fashion house Christian Dior is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which maisons can operate with haute couture status.

    When Christian Dior launched his haute couture house, in 1946, he wanted nothing less than to make “an elegant woman more beautiful and a beautiful woman more elegant.” He succeeded, and in doing so the visionary designer altered the landscape of 20th century fashion. Vintage Dior bags, shoes, evening dresses, shirts and other garments and accessories are known today for their feminine and sophisticated sensibility.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 18, 2024
    Yes, Balmain is haute couture. The term haute couture refers to high-end luxury wear that has been custom-fitted and constructed by hand from start to finish. The world of haute couture is governed by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in France.

    Fashion designer Pierre Balmain established his now-iconic label in 1945. In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim.

    From the dresses favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes. Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    A haute couture dress is dress is a dress that was made by an esteemed haute couture designer. Dresses created by haute couture houses are constructed by hand from start to finish. They’re made of the finest materials and are individually tailored to meet the needs of a specific client.

    Haute couture garments are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are examples of universally revered haute couture houses.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Whether Mugler is haute couture may vary from year to year. This is due to the fact that the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode updates its list of haute couture fashion houses annually. Generally, the French luxury fashion house founded by Thierry Mugler has regularly appeared on the list of official haute couture fashion houses. Explore a variety of Mugler apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Versace is haute couture. The Italian fashion house is an official member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that determines which firms can operate with haute couture status.

    More than any designer before him, Gianni Versace mined celebrity, music and Pop art for inspiration. In fact, the New York Times noted in 1997 that the fashion industry "is now driven by contemporary culture because Mr. Versace made it that way."

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    In fashion, “haute couture” means "high sewing" or "high dressmaking." Haute couture is French and refers to the creation of one-of-a-kind pieces by an esteemed fashion designer or house for a particular client. 

    Haute couture garments such as dresses are pieces of clothing constructed by hand from start to finish and are made with the highest quality materials. They are expertly created by firms that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Dior, Maison Margiela and Schiaparelli are some of fashion's universally revered haute couture houses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024
    Yes, Louis Vuitton is haute couture. The iconic French luxury brand is a member of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body of haute couture as an art form.

    Founded in 1868 as the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture and renamed FHCM in 2017, the organization has around 100 members — and Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), sits on its executive committee. "Haute couture" is a legal term that, literally translated, means "high sewing" and refers to innovative, hand-crafted garments created for private clients and presented to the public every January and July.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The difference between ready-to-wear and haute couture comes down to availability and pricing as well as whether or not the brand in question can assert haute couture status (this denomination is protected by law). Haute couture garments are crafted by maisons that are official member organizations of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), which is the governing body in France that regulates this segment of the fashion industry. Haute couture items are custom-made and individually tailored to fit the wearer. As a result, they sell for very high prices. Fashion houses produce ready-to-wear apparel on a much larger scale in a range of predetermined sizes and sell it at lower price points. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of apparel and accessories.